Browse the information below to find all the answers and resources you will need to navigate the sponsored research process. Functional Areas Help Topics Resources Town Halls Monthly Newsletter ## Functional Areas ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/376ba89f-055c-4387-8b73-89e0c5fa4bdc/250324-Research-Icons-Web-510x200-sponsored-programs-administration-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:768,aspectratio:21x9,gravity:center&format=webp) ### [Sponsored Programs Administration](/research-operations/sponsored-programs-administration) Collaborates with PI/PDs and administrators on proposal submission, award acceptance, and key award management requirements ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/122ac45b-358d-48b5-a02a-3831a0eac352/250324-Research-Icons-Web-510x200-sponsored-programs-finance-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:768,aspectratio:21x9,gravity:center&format=webp) ### [Sponsored Programs Finance](/research-operations/finance) Provides financial oversight of sponsored programs, including invoicing, collections, closeout, auditing, and indirect cost analysis ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/54fa0d4d-ff94-4d48-9a36-f7f956aaae4f/250324-Research-Icons-Web-510x200-strategic-research-growth-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:768,aspectratio:21x9,gravity:center&format=webp) ### [Strategic Research Growth](/research-operations/strategic-research-growth) Collaborates with BMC investigators to craft compelling research proposals responsive to funder priorities ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/84e6c3c7-cc88-4157-a7f8-850b8e6a62ea/250324-Research-Icons-Web-510x200-center-for-clinical-research-advancement-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:768,aspectratio:21x9,gravity:center&format=webp) ### [Center for Clinical Research Advancement](/research-operations/center-for-clinical-research-advancement) Promotes innovation and discovery in partnership with research teams and our patients, communities, and sponsors for the betterment of health outcomes ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3643bd8c-b975-4725-9c83-65027292c7e3/250324-Research-Icons-Web-510x200-clinical-trial-office-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:768,aspectratio:21x9,gravity:center&format=webp) ### [Clinical Trial Office](/research-operations/center-for-clinical-research-advancement/clinical-trial-office) Provides leadership and expertise in the complexities of clinical research billing and finance ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/60a2ac3c-4c3b-4bf6-b869-88338c6f4e63/250324-Research-Icons-Web-510x200-clinical-research-network-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:768,aspectratio:21x9,gravity:center&format=webp) ### [Clinical Research Network](/research-operations/center-for-clinical-research-advancement/clinical-research-network) Partners with researchers and local communities to offer study staffing, community engagement, and recruitment services ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7a507805-19ed-4f9c-b6ff-9ba3bbd58c75/250324-Research-Icons-Web-510x200-clinical-research-unit-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:768,aspectratio:21x9,gravity:center&format=webp) ### [Clinical Research Unit](/research-operations/center-for-clinical-research-advancement/clinical-research-unit) BMC’s leading-edge space to conduct complex, diverse, and equitable clinical research on today’s most pressing health issues ## How Can We Help? ### Onboarding Resources for New Researchers and Staff The [New Research Investigator Guide](https://hub.bmc.org/doc/bmc-research-enterprise-faqs "BMC New Research Investigator Guide rev. 2024-03-01 [PDF]") includes answers to frequently asked questions, a quick-reference for the various research departments and offices, and a chart listing training opportunities. (The [research offices](https://hub.bmc.org/doc/bmc-research-enterprise-departments "BMC Research Enterprise Departments (rev. March 2024) [PDF]") and [training opportunities](https://hub.bmc.org/doc/bmc-research-enterprise-training-opportunities "BMC Research Enterprise Training Opportunities (rev. March 2024) [PDF]") charts are also available as separate documents.) Department administrators and research staff may also find this information helpful. The Resources section of this page (see below) is an excellent additional source of information on BMC Research Operations. ### Contact Information for Research Operations (RO) Every BMC department and division engaging in sponsored program activity is assigned three RO points of contact for pre- and post-award administrative needs; awards finance; and clinical research (CR) finance.\* To **find your RO functional area team members by department** or **find email addresses and phone numbers for RO staff**, please see [Portfolio Assignment and Directory](/node/171529 "Research Operations: Portfolio Assignment and Directory | Boston Medical Center"). You can learn more about the teams for [Sponsored Programs Administration](/node/172438 "The Sponsored Programs Administration Team | Boston Medical Center"), [Sponsored Programs Finance](/node/172277 "The Sponsored Programs Finance Team | Boston Medical Center"), the [Clinical Trial Office](/node/172158 "The Clinical Trial Office Team | Boston Medical Center"), and the [Clinical Research Network](/node/172157 "The Clinical Research Network Team | Boston Medical Center") on their respective pages. *\* Please note: CR finance ranges across both negotiated industry trials and sponsor awards that include one or more protocol-specified clinical services, ranging from tissue sampling through major surgery. For those awards, the Clinical Trial Office collaborates with their pre- and post-award colleagues.* ### Financial Support, Financial Reporting, and Salary Allocations [Infor](https://mingle-portal.inforcloudsuite.com/BMCC_PRD/6a41d09f-5ffc-47a8-8863-d89d639f77d4?favoriteContext=%7B%22type%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22id%22%3A%22172f6784-e445-46fc-82b2-ca85d92a0c3d%22%2C%22source%22%3A2077%7D&LogicalId=lid://infor.homepages.1 "Infor Login Page") is BMC’s financial system system of record, sometimes referred to as the general ledger (GL). Departments use Infor to pay vendor invoices and monitor expenses; view awarded budgets and available balances; requisition supplies, equipment, and services; and monitor purchase order (PO) balances and de-obligate as appropriate. **For access to Infor**, please see the instructions at [Systems for Sponsored Programs](/node/171977 "Systems for Sponsored Programs | Boston Medical Center"). **For help understanding the financial reports produced by Infor**, please see [How to Read Infor Reports](/node/171681 "Financial Systems and Reporting: How to Read Infor Reports | Boston Medical Center"). **For help understanding effort reporting**, please see the BMC Research Operations guide, [Time and Effort Reporting](/node/171662 "Time and Effort Reporting | Boston Medical Center"). **For help with Boston Medical Center salary allocations**, please see the BMC Research Operations guide, [Salary from Workday](/node/171513 "Research Operations: Salary from Workday | Boston Medical Center"). **For help with Boston University salary allocations**, please visit BU Information Services and Technology’s [BUworks Central Portal](https://www.bu.edu/tech/services/admin/fin-hr-proc/central/ "BUworks Central Portal (BU Information Services and Technology) | Boston University"). ### Grant Administration Support Those new to grant-sponsored research may find these quick-access primers helpful: - [Introduction to Sponsored Programs](/node/172127 "Introduction to Sponsored Programs | Boston Medical Center") - [The Grant Lifecycle](/node/171474 "The Grant Lifecycle | Boston Medical Center") - [Introduction to Proposals](/node/171514 "Introduction to Proposals | Boston Medical Center") - [Introduction to Agreements](/node/171523 "Introduction to Proposals | Boston Medical Center") **To determine who is eligible to be a Principal Investigator (PI) or Program Director (PD)**, please see [PI/PD Eligibility](/node/171495 "PI/PD Eligibility | Boston Medical Center"). **For help finding funding opportunities**, please see [Finding Funding](/node/171494 "Finding Funding | Boston Medical Center"). **For information about the pre-award process**, please see the guides from [Sponsored Programs Administration](/node/172089 "Sponsored Programs Administration | Boston Medical Center"). **For help identifying your assigned grants and contracts administrator**, please see [Portfolio Assignment and Directory](/node/171529 "Portfolio Assignment and Directory | Boston Medical Center"). **If you need clarity on noncompeting continuation**, please see [RPPRs and Progress Reports](/node/171533 "RPPRs and Progress Reports | Boston Medical Center"). **To learn more about subrecipient monitoring**, please see [Subrecipient Monitoring](/node/171535 "Subrecipient Monitoring | Boston Medical Center"). ### Indirect Costs (IDC) Policies The [Indirect Cost Rate for Sponsored Programs](https://bostonmedicalcenter.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=3691 "Boston Medical Center Policy and Procedure Manual: Indirect Cost Rate for Sponsored Programs (rev. 03/2022)") policy provides a short overview of IDC requirements. Please consult the new [IDC standard operating procedure manual](https://hub.bmc.org/doc/sponsored-programs-indirect-costs-sop "BMC Indirect Cost Standard Operating Procedure, Effective May 1, 2024"), effective May 1, 2024, for details. ### Partnering with Biotech Companies to Conduct Clinical Trials **If you have questions about a confidentiality agreement (CDA/NDA)**, please complete our [CDA/NDA Intake Form](https://bmc.tfaforms.net/f/forms-research-cda-nda-intake "Boston Medical Center CDA/NDA Intake Form (bmc.tfaforms.net)"). **If you need help reviewing a draft Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA)**, please complete the Clinical Trial Office’s [CTO Intake Form](https://bmc.tfaforms.net/46 "Boston Medical Center CTO Intake Form (bmc.tfaforms.net)"). **To find information on patient care cost amounts**, please [email the Clinical Trial Office](mailto:cto@bmc.org). **For information on ancillary and support services for clinical research conducted at BMC**, please see [Ancillary Services](/node/171953 "Ancillary Services | Boston Medical Center"). **For (part-time) help with IRB applications**, please see [Clinical Trial and Recruitment Staffing](/node/171790 "Clinical Trial and Recruitment Staffing | Boston Medical Center"). **To learn about the Clinical Trial Office workflow**, please [visit their page](/node/171917 "Clinical Trial Office | Boston Medical Center"). ### Assistance with Newly Opening Clinical Trials **For help with participant reimbursement (ClinCard)**, please see [Systems for Sponsored Programs](/node/171977 "Systems for Sponsored Programs | Boston Medical Center"). **For help with the clinical trials management system, VelosCT**, please see [Systems for Sponsored Programs](/node/171977 "Systems for Sponsored Programs | Boston Medical Center"). **For help with ancillary and support services for your trial**, please see [Ancillary Services](/node/171953 "Ancillary Services | Boston Medical Center"). **If you could use part-time or temporary study team support**, please see [Clinical Trial and Recruitment Staffing](/node/171790 "Clinical Trial and Recruitment Staffing | Boston Medical Center"). ### Be a Participant in Clinical Research To **learn more about clinical trial participation**, or **if you have questions about a clinical trial in which you are enrolled**, please see the BMC Clinical Research Network’s [resources for patients and community members](/node/171818 "Clinical Research Network: Patients and Community Members | Boston Medical Center"). **To learn how community engagement can support inclusive research**, please see the Clinical Research Network’s [resources on community engagement](/node/171821 "Clinical Research Network: Community Engagement | Boston Medical Center"). ### Research Faculty Leave of Absence If you are a Boston University Medical Campus faculty researcher, consult the [***Research Faculty Leaves***](https://sites.bu.edu/researchfacultyloa/) webpage for information. ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/550c0c65-508c-4f80-9910-c0221a3d5369/IMG_3128-2-Edit-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:350,gravity:right&format=webp) ## Resources - [Educational Opportunities](/research-operations/research-education/calendar "Research Education Opportunities | Boston Medical Center") - [Forms](/research-operations/forms "Research Enterprise Forms | Boston Medical Center") - [Policies](/research-operations/policies "Policies | Boston Medical Center") - [Research Cores and Shared Services](/research-operations/shared-services "Research Cores and Shared Services | Boston Medical Center") - [Systems (Portals and Access)](/research-operations/bmc-systems-for-research "Systems for Sponsored Programs | Boston Medical Center") - [Our Team](/research-operations/our-team "Office of Research and Sponsored Programs: Meet Our Staff | Boston Medical Center") - [Manuscript Editing Support Service](https://www.bmc.org/research-operations/editing-support-service) ## Town Halls Watch recent presentations including our December 2024 Town Hall led by Chief Scientific Officer Megan Bair-Merritt, MD. 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